Count Your Way Through Afghanistan
#5 in Count Your Way Series
What’s inside...
Count Your Way Through Afghanistan is a book that takes readers on an educational journey through Afghanistan as they simultaneously learn to count in both English and Pushto languages.
Discussion points
What did you learn about Afghanistan's culture and traditions from this book?
How do the numbers help us understand more about the people and their way of life?
Can you think of a tradition in Afghanistan you found interesting or different from ours?
Which Afghan food mentioned in the book would you like to try and why?
How does learning about different places through numbers make the information easier or more fun to remember?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the illustrations in the book as a visual cue to help your child connect the text with Afghan culture. Ask them to describe what they see and how it relates to the numbers.
Before reading, ask your child what they already know about Afghanistan or if they recognize any numbers that are important in their own lives.
After reading, integrate the numbers from the book into daily activities, like counting objects around the house or during a walk, relating back to the cultural contexts mentioned in the book.
Encourage your child to draw or create a picture of something they learned about Afghanistan, using numbers as an organizing element.
Look up more about Afghan culture together online or in other books to deepen understanding and maintain engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cultural appreciation and understanding
Explanation: The book introduces young readers to the diverse facets of Afghan culture through a counting journey. It highlights various cultural elements such as the traditional Afghan hat, the Buzkashi game, and different local foods.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect cultural differences, fostering a sense of global citizenship and open-mindedness in everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Use of numbers to learn about geography and social studies
Explanation: Each number in the book correlates with an element of Afghan life, encouraging children to learn about geography and social norms through numeracy.
Real-World Application: This method can help children apply numerical skills to understand other world cultures and histories, enhancing both their math and social studies knowledge.
Example Lesson: Importance of language as a learning tool
Explanation: The book includes Dari and Pashto words for each of the numbered elements, integrating language learning with cultural exploration.
Real-World Application: This approach can encourage children to embrace language learning and utilize it as a practical tool for engaging with people from different linguistic backgrounds.